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Posted by Fimum Fit on April 12, 2001 at 08:55:31:

In Reply to: Agree with Fimum posted by Lars on April 11, 2001 at 20:56:18:

It is a fact that most European cars of the 4 speed era were geared by their engineers so that they would just reach top speed at max. engine RPM, so any change to a taller final drive ratio is likely to result in a loss of top speed unless the engine has been modified. Furthermore, USA versions of that era tended to have significantly less horsepower because of early smog laws, unreasonably low compressions, etc., so the effect is likely to be even worse.

On the other hand, it will cruise more quietly.

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